Set in a dazzling, alternate version of 1882 New York City, These Vicious Masks follows Evelyn, a young woman caught between duty and desire. When she develops powerful abilities, she's thrust into a world of secret societies and dangerous conspiracies. Forced into an engagement to a man she barely knows, Evelyn must navigate betrayals and learn to control her powers to protect herself and those she cares about. This thrilling tale combines romance, mystery, and supernatural elements in a richly imagined historical setting.